CHAPTER 2: FORGIVE AND FORGET
-Jordan wasn't too particularly upset to see Lu,which in turn suprised her more. She figured she'd feel livid at the sight of the blonde who not only tried her damndest to send her to prison but who had also stolen the love of her life. Setting her bag down with a heavy sigh, "To what do I owe the pleasure?" Lu couldn't resist replying, "Believe me,this isn't pleasurable." Jordan couldn't help but chuckle aloud while turning her lips into that famous smirk. "Well,you were the one practically begging for them to burn me at the stake and now you are the first person I see at my welcoming commitee...what gives Lu?" At this statement the shrink/detective dropped her eyes to the ground and in a low voice answered, "I'm here to apologize." Trying to keep her jaw from dropping to the floor Jordan quickly asked her to repeat herself. "I'm here to say im sorry, Jordan...for everything.My jealousy over the bond that you and Woody share made me totally blind to the fact that you might actually be innocent in all that transpired.I let things get way out of hand between Woody and I to begin with and then I wanted people to see that I could be a good detective and things just started spiraling downwards.I'm sorry that I was unproffesional and I'm sorry thatI was so needy for a stable relationship that I took advantage of the situation and I'm sorry I tried to have you locked up for a murder that you had nothing to do with." This floored Jordan. No way was it going to be this easy. If this had been just a few years ago Jordan would've probably decked the bitch by now,but not these days. It seemed that she had lost so much time by holding on to grudges that she just didn't care about arguing anymore. "Wow,I really wasnt expecting to see you this soon much less have you apologize right off the bat. I don't know what to say..." But before she could finish Lu stepped in. "Jordan,I'm not looking to be best friends or anything,I'm not even sure if we could be friends at all,but I just wanted to go ahead and clear the air because I didn't want to drag on the uncomfortable silence and glares and comments and all the things that were about to happen because we both know we still have to work together." Jordan pondered on keeping the flow simple. Heck,she thought to herself,doing this now means I really don't have to wait for the 'impending conversation of doom' but I think it's best if I just make the poor girl sweat for awhile. Besides,shes not doing this for a more pleasant work environment,she's just trying to save face and possibly to patch things up with Woody. In true Cavanaugh style Jordan bent down and placed the strap of her bag on her shoulder. Then standing tall looked straight into the eyes of the other woman and replied with that famous smartass whit and smirky smile, "Ya know Lu,it's been a rough 'flight' and although you've been 'home' for awhile I'm just now getting back,no thanks to your 'detective skills' and although I mildly appreciate your 'playing house' while I've been away,why don't you just let me sleep on your offer and then I'll show you how a real woman gets the job done. Have a nice day." And with that Jordan coolly strolled the few yards it took to get to the man who had shown up for her during this little fiasco.
-Garret couldn't help but duck his head with a slow shake and a smirk himself. It was good to have his Jordan back where she belonged. He hadnt realized just how much he had missed her until now. She still had the rhythm even after being gone so long,"Too long",he thought. "Well,nice to see that we're making friends already." "Don't start with me Macy,you can be added to the shit list just as easily." With a deep laugh and just as big of a hug Garret threw his arm around her shoulder and started leading her through the airport. "Don't forget Cavanaugh that I'm still your boss and the only thing saving you from losing that wonderful job of yours is our endearing friendship." Continuing with the playful banter Jordan replied with a "Gee,thanks for everything...boss." Grabbing the door and then walking out to the parking lot he flashed his trademark smile and a wink at her,"You're welcome for everything...buddy."
-Before settling into Macy's car Jordan couldn't help but peek back at a sullen Lu Simmons that was heading out herself. "Ya know Gar,I may actually be able to forgive her one day,but it'll be a cold day in hell before I ever forget it" and with that they headed for destination 227 Pearle Street.
A/N:Iwas really tired at the timeI was doing this...let me know if it made any sense.I thought maybeI could have Jordan be the 'grownup' here and just say ok to the apology but then to me it sounded as if Lu was gonna be the better person cause she apologized first,and well,I just couldnt handle that.I hate the whole Lu concept but there had to be dramaI guess.so,just holla back guys...I'm off to bed.
